Need Some Help

*Tyama* · 05-01-2009, 01:21 AM

My DA*300mm lens will not focus using SDM on my K20D. This is my second copy as I sent the first to Pentax for the same problem and they replaced it with what looks to be a returned lens. Before I send this one back I would like to test it on another body capable of using the SDM motor.

If anybody on the Island of Oahu is willing to help it would be appreciated. I could bring a few of the lens listed in my profile to play with while I test the lens.

PM if available.

Terry

*Tyama* · 05-03-2009, 04:31 PM

Bump

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*Canada_Rockies* · 05-03-2009, 04:37 PM

Terry, polish up your contacts on both the camera and the lens. Sometimes this helps a lot. I used micro fibre cloth and alcohol on my 50-135 and it is much better so far.

*Tyama* · 05-03-2009, 05:19 PM

I just tried it but no joy. It's still exhibiting the same symptoms. It will attempt to focus by moving but will never acheive focul lock. Even if I manually focus on a spot and then try to AF it will move out of focus. The other DA 300 axted the same.

My DA 16-50 and 50-135 work just fine. If I'm not able to test the lens on another body I'll send it back next week. Thank you for the advice.

Terry